I wanted to make a quick post pointing toward the Gofundme pages of letterpress printers from our community who lost their homes and studios to the fires in California. If anyone is aware of others, please comment below to add them. Fugu Fugu Press https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ken-and-shino-rebuild-after-fire Brian Lee Clements https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-violet-brian-rebuild-their-lives-after-the-eaton-fire Lets hope these fires are contained […]
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Vandercook #4 Bed Available
There is a cast iron bed for a Vandercook #4 available in Frenchtown, New Jersey. This bed is in good condition but has been completely stripped of parts. It does not include the cabinet or racks or any other bolt-on parts. No freight or shipping is available. If your press has damage or serious rail […]
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I’m looking for a source for tympan to use on my Vandercooks. I don’t mind having to cut it down. Are there any suppliers that still stock or produce .006 oiled tympan like the old Cromwell material? Thanks, Daniel Morris The Arm Letterpress Brooklyn, NY
MoreVandercook #4 leveling feet specs
Hello, I am helping a friend with a #4 who works in a space with a very uneven floor. His press has had the leveling feet under the press removed and it keeps slowly walking off whatever shims he puts underneath. Does anyone know the correct thread pitch for those feet? I can’t get in […]
MoreVandercook Universal III Tower Assembly for sale
This Vandercook Universal III tower assembly is complete and in excellent condition. We have removed it to convert the press to hand cranked. This would be best used on a press which once had a tower but has had it removed, otherwise you will need to make slight modifications to your press to allow it […]
MoreVandercook Book
I just had the opportunity to sit down with a copy of the Vandercook Book assembled by Roni Gross and Barbara Henry of the Center For Book Arts. It was clearly a massive undertaking and it was worth the effort. Huge congratulations to the Center, to Roni and Barbara, and to those who contributed work. […]
MoreBargain Uni I on eBay
Saw this press listed on eBay and what a deal! I wonder what the bidding will go up to… http://tinyurl.com/2g96mw Daniel Morris The Arm Letterpress Brooklyn, NY
MorePotter Proof Press for sale (NYC area)
A friend of mine in Union City, NJ has a really nice Potter proof press for sale. This press would need to be inked with a brayer so it would be most suited for block printing, proofing engravings, monoprinting or printing wood type posters. Asking price is $750. For what Kelseys are going for on […]
MoreSeeking Frisket Tower for Universal I
I am interested in finding a frisket tower for my Vandercook Universal I. I think a lot of people take these things off, but I like them. Does anyone know of one that might be available for sale? Thanks, Daniel Morris The Arm Letterpress Brooklyn, NY
MoreThe Arm’s Vandercook #3 on eBay
In order to make room for a new press I have listed The Arm’s Vandercook #3 proof press on eBay. Starting bid is $1. This press is missing its inking roller setup and would have to be inked with a brayer, but it should prove to be a good deal for someone printing monotypes or […]
MoreMotorless SP-15 on eBay in NE
There is a Vandercook SP-15 on eBay in Omaha, Nebraska. It is equipped with a hand wheel to work the ink instead of the lower ink drum. These presses can’t carry quite as much ink as the motorized SP-15, but if this press is in your neck of the woods it might be worth a […]
MoreImprovised photopolymer bases
I was recently asked about a homemade photopolymer base I use at The Arm and thought it would be of value to post the reply here where it might be of use to others. “The base you saw at The Arm was an acrylic base with an aluminum surface laminated to it. It works okay, […]
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